Send Your Kids Back-To-School Wise...Immunize!
Written by Dawnyele Stapleton Savage Monday, 23 August 2010 18:44
The whole world seems as if it is gearing up for "Back-To-School" supplies this week. Families are preparing by taking the 'kidos' on grocery store trips to stock up on school lunches, paper, pens and pencils. They're clearing department stores' floors of the latest "Back-To-School" clothing line trends. But, there is one school supply no child or teacher may simply go without: immunizations.
Certain vaccinations are required for school admittance by the Florida Department of Health. For a complete list of required vaccines, detailed scheduled and exceptions, visit: http://www.immunizeflorida.org/schoolguide.pdf.
TDap, Tetanus/Diphtheria, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Meningitis, Influenza, Pneumonia and other immunizations are available at every ProHealth location. Walk-ins' are welcome.
While adult vaccines are not particularly “fun”, that adult is at least mature enough to make the decision and realizes the benefits. But parents’ immunization decisions for children can be disconcerting. This is especially …
